Rebels 2018

[daz]

With a few little gaps to close up, we pretty much now have a team to compete.

Looking good so far. Rugby in Melbourne is getting back on track. Even Rugby Vic is sending out expressions of interest in getting schools signed up for Rugby programs again.

All I need to make my 2018 a pretty full bottle is the return of the Rebels Winter Ball.

All those little things that Coxy let slip away, that was actually really important for not only capturing fans, but retaining them. Sure, winning would have helped, but that was why it was even more important for the club to be uber pro-active.

Anyway, I'm a very happy little camper and I have a feeling that pre-game beers in the Richmond Precinct are going to be rather jolly affairs next year.

 

[Rebels3]

Might sound bananas but if no 5/8 is found, we might find DHP playing 10 with Maddocks at 15, Koroibete and Naivalu at 11 and 14. Hodge at 13 with Meakes at 12

 

[KevinO]

Might sound bananas but if no 5/8 is found, we might find DHP playing 10 with Maddocks at 15, Koroibete and Naivalu at 11 and 14. Hodge at 13 with Meakes at 12

Hodge is Wallabies 10 this weekend, may be a surprise starter there next season. Move Sefa to 13 and have a back 3 of DHP, Maddocks and Koroibete.

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[oztimmay]

According to Beth's article on ruggy.com.au, another 10 plays are keen to join the Rebels.

 

[elementfreak]

Does anyone have an updated list of the squad then?

 

[GoMelbRebels]

With a few little gaps to close up, we pretty much now have a team to compete.

Looking good so far. Rugby in Melbourne is getting back on track. Even Rugby Vic is sending out expressions of interest in getting schools signed up for Rugby programs again.

All I need to make my 2018 a pretty full bottle is the return of the Rebels Winter Ball.

All those little things that Coxy let slip away, that was actually really important for not only capturing fans, but retaining them. Sure, winning would have helped, but that was why it was even more important for the club to be uber pro-active.

Anyway, I'm a very happy little camper and I have a feeling that pre-game beers in the Richmond Precinct are going to be rather jolly affairs next year.

Agree about the ball, Daz. Things like that are essential to fan engagement. Coxy was more interested in the corporate side.

 

[Highlander35]

Up to 10 more sounds crazy. I think Tupou, Uelese and Siliva are technically uncontracted but AFAIK:

Hookers:
Hanson
Siliva
Uelese

Props:
Ainsley
Daley
Faulkner
Sa'aga
Talakai
Weeks

Locks:
Cummins
Jeffries
Parling
Toolis

Backrowers:
Fainga'a
Haylett-Petty
Leota
Mafi
Timani

Scrum Halves:
Genia
Goddard
Stirzaker

Fly Halves:
McGregor

Centers:
Horwitz
Hodge
Tuipuluto

Back Three:
Sefa
Koroibete
Hutchison
Maddocks
Haylett Petty
Tupou

By my count that's 31 players already, and before we even consider any hangers on, and local development players.

 

[Tex]

10 more is a very full squad.

 

[daz]

Holy hell. I mean, Bloody Christ and fuck a duck. Just look at that playing list.

I may actually be so excited I've got tears in my eyes.

 

[daz]

So, the big question. Who is Captain?

 

[oztimmay]

Not little Red. Unless he changes to Flyhalf.

 

[Tex]

So, the big question. Who is Captain?

I'd love it to be Colby, but if they can get Coleman over the line he's a proven leader. I was thinking about the 'man management' Wessells has to do in the upcoming months. While there wasn't animosity between the teams, he's essentially blending two cultures and needs to get and keep the Rebels boys on board. Fans too. It will stick in the craw a bit if local favourites have to make way for former protegees.

 

[Tomikin]

So, the big question. Who is Captain?

I'd select Genia.. He'd be your best player.. New to force and rebel players and will be a great leader/ integrator

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[Highlander35]

32 lads. Forgot Engo.

Captain Colby would be my choice at this stage. Not a Front rower or back 3 player, seems to be a natural leader, existing Rebel rather than a new recruit (as much as Genia/Parling/Coleman? are quality leaders I want a previous Rebel)

 

[Mr Wobbly]

Up to 10 more sounds crazy. I think Tupou, Uelese and Siliva are technically uncontracted but AFAIK:

Hookers:
Hanson
Siliva
Uelese

Props:
Ainsley
Daley
Faulkner
Sa'aga
Talakai
Weeks

Locks:
Cummins
Jeffries
Parling
Toolis

Backrowers:
Fainga'a
Haylett-Petty
Leota
Mafi
Timani

Scrum Halves:
Genia
Goddard
Stirzaker

Fly Halves:
McGregor

Centers:
Horwitz
Hodge
Tuipuluto

Back Three:
Sefa
Koroibete
Hutchison
Maddocks
Haylett Petty
Tupou

By my count that's 31 players already, and before we even consider any hangers on, and local development players.

Plus, English and Lance.
Engish is signed signed for 2018 and Gary Gold let it slip a while back that Lance was leaving Worcester at year's end as he had signed for us and would be joining in the new year.

*Edit: Sorry HL35, missed your last post re Engo.

 

[Highlander35]

Come on guys, 1/32 (Don't count Lance because Rebels are yet to formally announce it) straight from the top of the head isn't bad.

 

[swingpass]

Leota also is contracted. Id vote Fainga’a as captain also
Edit: i should wear better glasses Leota already there

 

[KevinO]

No longer able to delete a post when it's a double up.

I would select Hodge, only player in the list I can see playing nearly every minute of every game.

Would have Fainga'a as a VC with English, Genia, Weeks in the leadership group.

 

[Mr Wobbly]

Come on guys, 1/32 (Don't count Lance because Rebels are yet to formally announce it) straight from the top of the head isn't bad.

Fair enough re Lance although he has been listed on the Wikipedia page for quite a while now. Agree 100% - Colby for captain. Genia plus a former Force player as VCs would be a good mix I think.

 

[Tomikin]

I love Colby but is he going to be in the starting team each week?

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